Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistants (3 vacancies)
Temporary 1-year appointment with possible extension
Part-time, Term-time only, starting 1st September 2026
Up to 30 hours per week, hours between 8.45am and 3.45pm
Support Staff Grade B1 £24,796 FTE Actual £17,197.39
Flexibility considered, days/hours to be discussed at interview stage. Salary will then be updated based on actual hours.
This opportunity is one that I hope will capture your enthusiasm and I would like to thank you for your interest in these posts. The Governors are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The positions are a pivotal part of the delivery and support of the curriculum to enable the high standard of teaching and learning in the School and Sixth Form College.
There are three vacancies available from general in-class support for students with additional needs to more specialist support for students with specific difficulties or within a set area of the curriculum, such as maths and science.
The successful candidates will provide a range of services to support the students with Special Educational Needs. The role will require the successful candidates to liaise with Teachers and Heads of Department as well as other members of the support staff. Previous experience is not necessary if you are willing to work as part of a team. Skills and full training can be provided for the right candidate.
If you are Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.
The successful applicants will be highly organised and possess good interpersonal skills. A high level of practical skills, technical knowledge and organisational ability are also essential. In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, the prospect of working for a valued organisation which is committed to educational excellence, the skills and resources to share best practice, plus a supportive and dedicated staff and senior team.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 5pm
Further details related to the position can be found in the Application Pack on our website at https://www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/staff/vacancies/
Application Procedure
Please visit our school website www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/ to access the following documents via the Staff / Vacancies page:
- Information Pack
- CES Support Staff Application Form
- Consent to Obtain References Form
Please note that we do not accept applications on Hampshire County Council forms as we are a Catholic school. All applications must be submitted on forms from the Catholic Education Service that are available following this link or by request from school.
Safer Recruitment
Oaklands Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks As an employer we follow safer recruitment guidance as set out in KCSiE 2025
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